“There was enough evidence that the government of President Obasanjo was reluctant to find the killers of Bola Ige.” – Chief Bisi Akande When Chief James Ajibola Ige, SAN, was murdered on December 23, 2001, few days after resigning his position as Nigeria’s Minister of Justice, some thought it would be a matter of days before the assailants would be arrested and brought to justice. Their optimism was because Ige,…

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Capt. Chris Ona Najomo as the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Najomo’s confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Aviation during Thursday’s plenary session. The report was presented by the committee’s Chairman, Senator Buhari Abdulfatai (APC-Oyo), who expressed confidence in the nominee’s qualifications for the role. Senator Abdulfatai highlighted Najomo’s vast experience and…

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has proposed the creation of 31 new states in Nigeria, which, if approved, would bring the total number of sub-national governments in the country to 67. The proposal was presented in a letter read out during Thursday’s plenary session by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the proceedings in the absence of Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. The letter outlines the committee’s…

A faceoff may be brewing between the Inspector General of Police and the Police Service Commission, PSC, as the IG, Kayode Egbetokun, has asked policemen and officers to ignore the recent order of the PSC that those who have served for 35 years or attained the age of 60 should disengage from the service. According to a wireless message from the office of the Force Secretary ,dated 11th Feb 2025,…

The lifeless body of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, has been discovered in a decomposed state on the 2nd Niger Bridge, weeks after his abduction.   Azuka, who represented Onitsha North Constituency 1, was kidnapped on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunabankpa Road in Inland Town, Onitsha. His disappearance triggered widespread concern and an extensive investigation by security agencies. After weeks of manhunt, security operatives from…

UK Immigration Reform: Foreign Workers to Face 15-Year Wait Before Acquiring British Citizenship Under New Proposal In a bid to tighten immigration laws, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has proposed significant changes to the path toward British citizenship. Under the new plan, the minimum period required to apply for a British passport after obtaining indefinite leave to remain (ILR) would increase from 12 months to five years. This adjustment means foreign…

The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSMPWB) has extended the deadline for the payment of the 2025 Hajj fare from January 31 to February 10, 2025. LSMPWB said the decision aligns with the directive of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Announcing the development in a statement yesterday, the Board Secretary, Saheed Onipede said the extension was granted following a virtual meeting between NAHCON, State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare…

UK universities face financial strain as student visa rules tighten, reducing international enrollments. Rising costs and tuition freezes worsen the crisis. Since May 2023, the UK government has implemented sweeping changes to student visa policies, limiting the ability of international students to bring dependants. Effective from January 1, 2024, only students enrolled in postgraduate research programs, such as PhD courses, or those receiving government-sponsored scholarships for courses exceeding six months,…

Vincent Clerc makes prediction as shipping group reports rise in operating profit to $6.5bn for 2024 Tariffs should not have a “massive impact” on trade this year as consumer sentiment remains strong, the chief executive of Danish container shipping giant AP Møller-Maersk has said. Vincent Clerc told the Financial Times that he did not expect tariffs to affect volumes much this year as the world’s second-largest container shipping line —…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting fairness and equity among all religious groups while fostering cultural heritage and development in the state. The governor made this pledge while hosting the leadership of the Traditional Religious Worshipers Association of Osun State (TWARSO) during a courtesy visit to his office.  Describing the visit as a ‘remarkable milestone’ in strengthening understanding, respect, and collaboration between the government and…

Republican party divided amid uproar over US president’s plan to take over the enclave The White House has sought to assuage fears of a protracted US military intervention in Gaza, insisting Donald Trump’s plan to assume control of the enclave did not necessarily mean putting “boots on the ground”. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that while the president had made a “historic proposal for the United States to take over…

The UK government plans to extend the wait for indefinite leave to remain from 5 to 10 years, barring benefit claimants and tightening immigration rules. The Conservative Party, under the leadership of Kemi Badenoch, has announced plans to tighten immigration laws by extending the period foreign workers must reside in the UK without claiming benefits before becoming eligible for indefinite leave to remain (ILR). Under the proposed changes, immigrants will…